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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What caused Twain to marvel at Hawaii's state in chapter 6?
(a) Hawaii's barbaric past.
(b) A statue.
(c) A river.
(d) Hawaii's people.

2. How many times did Twain prevent Mr. Brown from stealing something from the spot that Captain Cook was murdered while they waited for the schooner in chapter 20?
(a) Twice.
(b) Once.
(c) Five times.
(d) Six times.

3. How did Mr. Brown get to Captain Cook's side of the bay in chapter 21?
(a) By canoe.
(b) By swimming.
(c) By a raft.
(d) By a lifeboat.

4. What state did the Hornet leave on January 15?
(a) New Jersey.
(b) Rhode Island.
(c) New York.
(d) Maine.

5. Which word best represents Twain's opinion of the hula dance that was performed at the funeral rite for the princess?
(a) Despicable.
(b) Inappropriate.
(c) Inexcusable.
(d) Offensive.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long was Twain on the island of Hawaii when he wrote the letter in chapter 3?

2. As Twain explained in chapter 8, why did white people remain indoors before the laws were formed in the Saturday market?

3. Which one of the following words was used by Twain to describe Minister Harris?

4. In chapter 5, what categories did Twain put the people on the island into?

5. Which type of columns once supported the veranda of Brennan's palace?

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